app volume control Archives

Winsage

January 17, 2026

A genuinely useful Windows 11 feature remains half‑implemented, forcing users to install new mods just to get the experience they expect

A recent enhancement to Windows 11 through the Windhawk mod allows users to manage audio settings on a per-application basis directly from the taskbar. Users can hover over any app in the taskbar and adjust its volume by scrolling. The Taskbar Volume Control Per-App mod was introduced recently and has received several updates. Additionally, there is another mod that enables users to control the overall system volume by hovering over the taskbar and scrolling.

Winsage

June 19, 2024

How to Control the Volume of Individual Apps on Windows | Lifehacker

Windows allows users to control individual app volume levels through built-in options or third-party tools. Users can adjust volume levels using the volume icon on the taskbar, function keys, physical dials on speakers or headphones, and the volume mixer. Third-party apps like EarTrumpet and Sound Lock offer additional features for controlling volume levels based on output devices or channels.